Why We Sought a Second Opinion for My Father's Prostate CancerTrusting blindly on one thing is never a good choice. But taking too many suggestions may also not be a good idea...reactions41comments
PSA Testing and What I Wish I Had Known Before My DiagnosisI've just read Gogs Gagnon's article on this subject and thought I'd add to the conversation. This is such an important area...reactions19comments
Prostatectomy and Side EffectsUpon my prostate cancer diagnosis, I had an in-depth discussion with my urologist. He was very upfront with information and stressed the...reactions2comments
Resilience TrainingThe reality of prostate cancer in your life is – it will put a lot of stress and distress on you, your...reactionscomments
I Thought Prostate Surgery Would End My Cancer. It Was Only the BeginningFor 28 years, I worked as an air traffic controller in the military and for the FAA. From the control tower, I...reactionscomments
Loss of Penis Length After Prostate Cancer TreatmentLoss of penis length or girth is often not discussed as a side effect of prostate cancer treatment. Unfortunately, doctors rarely mention...reactions36comments
Understanding Retrograde Ejaculation and Prostate CancerI received a question from a community member about male orgasm after prostate cancer surgery and treatments. The question was different because...reactions3comments
Injections for Erectile DysfunctionWhen I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, my scans were clear and I opted for surgery after a discussion with my urologist...reactions5comments
Dark Days and RelentlessnessThe impact of lockdown here in the UK has felt utterly relentless. As of this writing, the area I live in, Greater...reactions1comment
The Changing Faces of a CaregiverEveryone’s life is made of a multitude of emotions, reactions, feelings, and circumstances, but confronting a cancer battle as a caregiver brings...reactions3comments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of ProstateCancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
Bedside Manner from HellPerhaps the doctor with the worst bedside manner ever was also thankfully fictional. Step forward Dr. Gregory House star of the long-running...reactions1comment
How I Navigated My Prostate Cancer Treatment OptionsProstate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in the United States. As a result, there has been a...reactions51comments
How Stress and Mental Health Affect Morning ErectionsRemember waking up with an erection? Perhaps some of you still do. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I am intrigued by...reactions4comments
The Hardest Part Was Asking for HelpIt took me nearly four-and-a-half years after my prostate cancer diagnosis to ask for help. That still surprises me, because it wasn't...reactions10comments
Reclaiming Masculinity and Intimacy After Prostate CancerI have been around men my whole life. Of course, I have a father, husband, two grown sons and 10 uncles. I...reactions61comments
Now Closed: ProstateCancer.net GiveawayThe ProstateCancer.net Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We're excited to announce a special giveaway for our community! We...reactionscomments
Prostate Cancer and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
Finding Love and Intimacy After Prostate SurgeryThe early morning hours before my scheduled prostatectomy were filled with a range of mixed feelings. They ranged from abject fear to...reactions3comments
Late-Stage Prostate Cancer is on the Rise — What to KnowThere’s never a good time to be diagnosed with cancer. Nobody wants to face a diagnosis. It’s devastating news and something not...reactions24comments